Sikkim Band's Powerful Tribute to Nido Tania: A Call to End Racial Discrimination

Gangtok, February 13, 2014 – In a heartfelt tribute to Nido Tania, a Sikkim-based metal band, Dwelling for Aeon, released a song titled “Mundane Journey of Life” on reverberation.com. The song honours Tania, a 19-year-old who was tragically beaten to death in a racially motivated attack by shopkeepers in South Delhi. His death sparked nationwide protests, particularly in the Northeastern states, against the racial discrimination faced by people from the region, especially students in Delhi and other parts of the country.

The band members, who have themselves experienced racial slurs and discrimination, felt a personal connection to the incident. “I’ve studied outside and have been bullied for my distinct features,” shared lead vocalist Ashish Biswakarma, who recently completed his civil engineering diploma in Coimbatore. “This song sends a strong message against racial discrimination. It’s our small effort to appeal to everyone to say ‘no to racial remarks.’ Let’s ensure incidents like these never happen again.”

The band, formed in 2011, comprises five members aged between 17 and 22: Ashish Biswakarma (vocals), Arun Pandey (lead guitar), D.K. Calvin (lead guitar), Adarsh Gautam (bass), and Anup Rai (drums). A Japanese student from Paljor Namgyal Girls Senior Secondary School, Suseri Fuchimoto, also contributed violin to the track, adding a unique touch to the powerful composition.

The members of Dwelling for Aeon expressed their hope that their tribute would resonate deeply. “Music touches the soul, and we wanted to honor Nido through our art,” the band said. Inspired by metal bands like Whitechapel, Lamb of God, and Pantera, they have previously competed in the IIT Guwahati rock competition.

This tribute is a musical outcry against the racial prejudice that continues to plague many in India, and the band hopes their message will inspire others to stand up against discrimination.

~ NE HELPLINE [NESCH]

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